Ms. Butler was a graduate research assistant at the University of Memphis and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Bernice Donald of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Ms. Butler also clerked for the Honorable Rhynette Hurd of the Shelby County Circuit Court. Ms. Butler won numerous best oral advocate and best appellate brief awards during her time in law school.
Before joining Baker Donelson as an associate, Ms. Butler served as a summer associate at the Firm.
Education
- University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 2022, cum laude
- Honors Certificate in Advocacy
- University of Memphis, B.A., 2019, magna cum laude
Gloria Chibueze-Azinge is an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. She is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions practice group.
Professional Background
Prior to joining the firm, Gloria was a summer associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. She also served as a summer associate at a steel corporation and a financial services institution. During law school, Gloria served as an extern for the Honorable Cathy Bissoon of the United States Western District of Pennsylvania. She was a Teaching Assistant for Contracts, Legislation & Regulation, and Legal Research & Writing. Gloria also competed in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where her team placed 7th out of over 300 teams.
Professional / Civic Activities
Gloria serves as a mentor for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law BLSA Footprints Mentorship Program and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.
MATTHEW MAHONEY’s practice focuses on litigating patent infringement disputes across all jurisdictions and venues. Matthew is experienced in all phases of pre-litigation diligence and litigation, including case assessment, e-discovery, fact and expert discovery, and trial work. Matthew’s background in mechanical engineering and business enables him to handle cases spanning a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, semiconductors, computer hardware and software, pharmaceuticals, and audio technology. Matthew has worked on U.S. International Trade Commission investigations, litigation in U.S. District Courts, and post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He serves as the Washington, D.C. associate co-leader of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. While in law school, Matthew was a member of the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team, Columbia’s Science and Technology Law Review , and was an executive board member for the Black Law Students Association all three years. Prior to law school, Matthew was a Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Law (SEO Law) Fellow, the National Society of Black Engineers, and a member of the Collegiate 100 society at the University of Virginia. Matthew received his law degree from Columbia Law School and his B.S. from the University of Virginia. Prior to law school, Matthew participated in Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s PATHWAYS Internship Program in the systems engineering and nuclear engineering departments. Capabilities SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES IP Litigation Technology Sector ITC Section 337 Medtech and Medical Devices: Healthcare, Patent Litigation, and Product Liability Patent Assessment and Due Diligence Patent Litigation Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings Pharmaceuticals Credentials ADMISSIONS & CERTIFICATIONS U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims District of Columbia New York EDUCATION Columbia Law School, J.D., 2016 University of Virginia, B.S., 2013 (Distinction)
Moorisha is an award-winning Attorney who works closely with creatives to bring their brands to the utmost potential. They specialize in mechanisms that allow their clients to protect and monetize creative capital such as copyright, trademark and licensing agreements. Moorisha has spoken at the National Bar Association, American Bar Association, numerous colleges and universities — becoming a sought after resource for entities seeking to protect their intellectual property. Education University of Oregon School of Law (JD, 2011) University of California, San Diego (Bachelor of Science, 2008) Bar Admissions Admitted to the California State Bar Admitted to the US District Court, Central District of California Admitted to the Illinois State Bar Awards and Recognitions 40 Lawyers Under 40 - The Nation's Best Advocates, National Bar Association Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, University of Oregon School of Law California Lawyers Association W. Manuel Pro Bono Certificate Outstanding Service & Leadership Award, Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. Community Changemaker Award, Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals 2008 Outstanding Senior Award, UCSD Alumni Association Academia Adjunct Professor of Law — Santa Monica College
As Counsel at Cyrulnik Fattaruso, LLP, I leverage my legal expertise and research skills to provide high-quality legal services to clients. I have a Professional Research Certification issued by LexisNexis, which demonstrates my proficiency in conducting thorough and accurate legal research. I also have experience as an Adjunct Professor at Elon University School of Law, where I taught legal courses and mentored students. Additionally, I served as an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorneys' Offices, where I gained valuable experience in federal law enforcement and prosecution. I am passionate about applying my legal knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the legal field.